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More than 30 people died due to triple-zero delays in Victoria; Qantas boss warns against IR reforms – as it happened

Alan Joyce says multi-employer bargaining could create problems; western NSW braces for flooding. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Six months on from the Goodna and Brisbane floods, the neighbours of Mill Street have discovered a resilience they never knew they had

Mill Street in Goodna has scars. Some are obvious, like the shells of cars scattered in yards. But others are harder to see, like the fear of looters or the uncertainty of what the future holds.

ABC News

Seeking a flood-resilient future in SEA

The Asia-Pacific region has been plagued by large-scale natural catastrophes and consequent financial damage in recent years, with total economic losses reaching US$50bn (1.8tn baht) last year according to Munich Re's NatCat (Natural Catastrophes) Service Annual report. Yet, just approximately 17% (US$8.4bn) of those losses were insured, highlighting the large…

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Mothers tell how Pakistan's monsoon floods have upended their lives

In the city of Nowshera, tent cities for flood refugees are springing up on college campuses. At one such haven, mothers spoke to NPR about their struggle to survive.

WEKU

Pakistan charity urges government to lift ban on some NGOs over floods

(This September 2 story corrects to reflect in 12th paragraph that Save The Children ban was reversed)

Reuters

Glasgow Old Firm derby forecast for lightning as Met Office predicts thunderstorms

The game kicks off at Parkhead at 12.30pm on Saturday. Some unlucky spots across the country could be hit by 80 to 100mm (up to four inches) sparking potential for flood danger, damage to buildings and possible power cuts.

Glasgow Live

Devastated community appeal for help as floods destroy family homes

Humayan Mirza has expressed concern for his native Pakistan after the country was hit by the worst flooding in decades

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Controversy as Nottingham Hooters sponsors under 10s football team

People flooded the Facebook comments

Nottingham Post

Many more children may die in Pakistan after floods, UN says

The United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) said on Friday there was a risk of "many more" child deaths in Pakistan from disease after floods claimed the lives of around 400.

Reuters

Aid groups warn of growing plight in flood-hit Pakistan

Pakistan's armed forces rescued a further 2,000 people stranded by rising floodwaters, they said on Friday, while the country's best-known charity warned that only a small fraction of millions affected by the floods had been reached so far.

Reuters

Aid pours into Pakistan; deaths from floods cross 1,200 mark

Officials say planes carrying fresh aid from the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan have landed overnight at an airport near Pakistan’s capital

The Independent UK

Suspended PM, acting PM on tours

Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Ayutthaya province to inspect flood prevention while his deputy Prawit Wongsuwon, now the acting premier, is touring provinces to inspect water management.

Bangkok Post

Pakistan flooding: Urgent aid appeal launched for as floods leave one-third of country underwater

Satellite images show the scale of the devastating floods - which have killed more than 1,000 and displaced millions

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: Flood-struck Pakistan begins its long road back from an ‘apocalyptic crisis’

In today’s newsletter: With 1,100 killed, 33 million displaced and devastation across the country, how will the country rebound?

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Northern NSW tipped to receive 100mm of rain; Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie predicted to get the most

The State Emergency Service is calling in extra resources to NSW's Mid North Coast ahead of predicted lashing rain and flash flooding on Saturday.

AAP

No new flood rescue boats in Lismore

New flood rescue boats purchased in the wake of the devastating Lismore floods have not arrived in the flood-prone NSW town.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police domestic violence inquiry extended after flood of submissions

More than 130 extra submissions received since QPS chief Katarina Carroll took stand

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson blames progressive mayor of Jackson for city’s flood-induced water shortage

Fox News anchor blamed a flood and a faulty water-treatment facility on the mayor’s progressive politics

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Daily Mirror

UK's £15million aid for Pakistan as devastated nation braced for more disastrous floods

The UK government has announced it will match public donations for a Pakistan flood appeal, after the UN pleaded £138 million - as the South Asian country braces itself for more catastrophe

ABC News

As Pakistan endures an 'unprecedented' flood, the Australian diaspora swings into action

Flood-affected Pakistanis tell the ABC the magnitude of the calamity is overwhelming the rescue and relief operations on the ground, with worse feared to be on the way.

Liverpool Echo

Harrowing grafitti unearthed at Welsh village flooded to provide Liverpool with water

The forced eviction of 67 residents to make way for the reservoir has never been forgotten

Reuters

From Pakistan to Texas, big rains after extreme heat deliver double punch

While Pakistanis count the cost of one of the country's worst recorded floods, heavy rain is hitting southwestern China as the Texas city of Dallas recovers from a 10-inch deluge in a single day last month.

Tribune News Service

Real estate Q&A: Should I sue my neighbor for flood damage to my condo?

Q: The apartment above ours had a flood caused by a faulty valve that damaged my apartment. I have a homeowner’s insurance policy, but my neighbor is uninsured. The condo says it has no responsibility. Should I sue my neighbor for damage to my apartment not covered by insurance? —…

The Hindu

Flood victims in Chamarajanagar assured of timely compensation

Minister tours affected villages in the district

The Guardian - UK

Appeal for UK aid as worst floods in Pakistan’s history leave 6 million in urgent need

Disasters and Emergency Committee urges British public to give whatever they can

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